The Organic JAS-certified Madonna､Hime Koharu／有機「まどんな」「媛小春」

Organic “Madonna” and “Hime Koharu” from Kikuchi Farm

 Mr. Kikuchi of Kikuchi Farm produces citrus using organic farming methods on approximately 3 hectares of land in Yawatahama, Ehime Prefecture. The farm is certified under Japan’s Organic JAS standards.

The Organic JAS-certified Madonna is a juicy citrus with a soft and jelly-like texture, mild acidity, and a rich, delicious flavor.

Hime Koharu which is also JAS certified is surprisingly sweet—far sweeter than it looks! With limited production, it is often called the “Exclusive citrus.”

Kikuchi farm aims at “cultivation that produces safe and secure citrus fruits, and agriculture that makes the most of the power of nature,” and he is preparing his garden to maximize the power of microorganisms.

 The participants also had a classroom lecture on the value of Japanese agricultural products in the world and the role of Japanese agricultural technology as an agricultural course. We will do our best to improve the common problems that everyone is facing through technology and deliver safer, safer and tastier citrus to the world!

八幡浜市で約3haでJAS有機認定を取得している菊池農園さん。

有機「まどんな」はプルプル食感の果汁たっぷり、酸味も少なく食べやすく、おいしいコクのある柑橘です。

有機「媛小春」は黄色さから酸っぱそうなイメージですが、見た目からは想像できない程の甘さです！生産量が少なく「幻のかんきつ」とも言われています。

菊池農園さんでは、「安心安全な柑橘を作る栽培、自然の力を生かした農業」を目指し、微生物の力を最大限発揮できる園地を整えているそうです。

また農業講座として、世界における日本農産物の価値、日本農業技術の役割について座学をしました。皆さんが抱える共通課題が技術によって改善され、より安心安全で美味しい柑橘を世界へお届けできるよう頑張ります！